Mercia Garden Products 02PLAY511511-V2-PEFC Instruction manual

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02PLAY511511-V2-PEFC
Dutch Barn Playhouse
2mm Drill bit
x2 Winter = High Moisture = Expansion
Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction
All building’s should be
erected by two adults
For ease of assembly, you
MUST pilot drill all screw
holes and ensure all screw
heads are countersunk.
For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 880514
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
CAUTION
Every eort has been made during the
manufacturing process to eliminate the
prospect of splinters on rough surfaces of the
timber. You are strongly advised to wear gloves
when working with or handling rough sawn
timber.
**Protim Aquatan T5 (621)**
Your building has been treated with Aquatan.
Aquatan is a water-based concentrate which is diluted with water, the building as been treated by the correct
application of Aquatan solution and then allowed to dry.
Aquatan is a decorative nish to colour the wood, which is applied industrially to timber fence panels and
garden buildings.
Aquatan undiluted contains: boric acid, sodium hydroxide 32% solution, aqueos mixture of sodium dioctyl
sulphosuccinat and alcohols: 2, 4, 6-trichlorophenol.
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General Instructions
BEFORE YOU START PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
- Check the pack and make sure you have all the parts listed.
- When you are ready to start, make sure you have the right tools at hand (not supplied)
including a Phillips screwdriver, Stanley knife, wood saw, step ladder and drill with 2mm
bit.
- Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly.
TIMBER
As with all natural materials, timber can be aected during various weather conditions.
For the duration of heavy or extended periods of rain, swelling of the wood panels may
occur. Warping of the wood may also occur during excessive dry spells due to an interior
moisture loss. Unfortunately, these processes cannot be avoided but can be helped. It is
suggested that the outdoor building is sprayed with water during extended periods of
warm sunshine and sheltered as much as possible during rain or snow.
Our buildings are pre treated with a water based treatment**; this only helps to protect
the product during transit and for upto 3 months against mould. To validate your
guarantee and ensure longevity of the product, it is ESSENTIAL the building is treated
with a wood preserver within the rst three months of assembly and thereafter in
accordance with the manufactures recommendations. Care must be taken to ensure
the product is placed on a suitable base.
BUILDING A BASE
When thinking about where the building and base is going to be constructed:
Ensure that there will be access to all sides for maintenance work and annual
treatment.
Ensure the base is level and is built on rm ground, to prevent distortion. Refer to
diagrams for the base dimensions, The base should be slightly smaller than the external
measurement of the building, i.e. The cladding should overlap the base, creating a run
o for water. It is also recommended that the oor be at least 25mm above the
surrounding ground level to avoid ooding.
TYPES OF BASE
- Concrete 75mm laid on top of 75mm hard-core.
- Slabs laid on 50mm of sharp sand.
Whilst all products manufactured are made to the highest standards of Safety and in
the case of childrens products independently tested to EN71 level, we cannot accept
responsibility for your safety whilst erecting or using this product.
Refer to the instructions pages for you specic product code
For ease of assembly, you
will need a tape measure to
check dimensions of
components.
WARNING: Only for domestic use
Not suitable for children under 36 month
To be used under direct supervision of an adult

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02PLAY511511-V2-PEFC
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 1994mm
Depth = 1859mm
Height = 1900mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 1803mm
Depth = 1803mm
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Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
3
56
789 10
Door gable
12
4
Plain gable
Small Roof
Window Side
Large Roof
Floor Door
13
14
15
16
Ply triangle
3x Roof Purlin 1721mm
4x Cover Trim 1200mm
4x Fascia Board 540mm
4x Fascia Board 686mm
2x Roof Eave - 1835mm
Window cross Window shutters
Wooden door handle
Felt
17
Hinge x 2
18
19
QTY x5
Window
AI-02PHOW-V1
AI-02PLAY511511-V2DG
QTY x2
PI-03-0036
QTY x2 QTY x2
PI-04-0013
QTY x5 QTY x4
AI-02PHWS-V1
Fixing Kit
11
12
20
PI-07-0011
Window Block
PI-04-0024
PI-07-0113
PLY TRIANGLE
F2732-1835mm
F2744-1721mm
S1256-1200mm
FAS1260-540mm
FAS1260-686mm
AI-02PLAY511511-V2PG AI-02PLAY511511-V2WS
AI-02PLAY511511-V2F AI-02PLAY511511-V2D
PI-03-0035
QTY x10

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Pre Assembly
Before assembling remove the transportation
blocks from the bottom of each panel.
Step 1
To x the Windows (No. 6) into the panels
that accomodate a window. First x the
Window Block to the Window as shown
with 1x30mm screw.
Place the Window into the window hole
and x by screwing though the Window
Block (No. 31) with 2x30mm screws as
shown.
Screw into the Window rst.
30x30mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 2
Assembly of the Door Panel (No. 1) and
Door (No. 5).
Place the Door Panel (No. 1) on a at level
surface and place the Door (No. 5).
Fix the 2 Hinges (No. 18) to the door
framing with 3x30mm black screws.
The door can be hung from either side
to suit your needs.
It is important that the door is placed
central in the space provided.
Fix the Hinges (No. 18) to the Door panel
(No. 1) using 4x30mm black screws.
14x30mm black screws.
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Step 3
Place the Floor (No. 4) on a rm and level base,
ensure base has suitable drainage free
from areas where standing water can
collect.
(See front page on base requirements).
10
30mm Screw x105
50mm Screw x 30
60mm Screw x2
20mm Screw x25
40mm Screw x25
Felt Tacks x120
70mm Screw x8
30mm Black Screw x 14
Nail Bag

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For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 880514
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
Please retain product label and instructions for future reference
Step 4
Fix the corners of the Window Side (No. 3)
and the Plain Gable (No. 2) with 3 x 50mm
screw as shown in diagram.
Do not secure the building to the oor
until the roof is tted. Fix the panels onto
the oor using 50mm screws in alignment
with the oor joists
11x50mm Screws.
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Side
Back
Step 5
Fix Door Gable (No. 1) and Window Side
(No. 3) using same method shown in the
previous step.
Position the panels so there is equal
spacing between the oor and cladding
on all four sides.
*Before xing the door gable, check the
top and bottom of the door and remove
any transit screws . Make sure door
opens and closes freely. Adjust hinge
position if necessary.
17x50mm Screws.
Purlins
Ensure both purlin
edges are ush
with rafters
Rafters
Step 6
Place Roof Purlins (No. 12) inbetween
each gable upright as shown in illustration
below, Use 1x70mm screw per end.
Screw through the outside of building,
into into framing.
*Ensure all tted screws do
not protrude from framing
and any splinters on surface
are removed. We
recommend nshing
framing surfaces with sand
paper to remove any
splinters.
6x70mm Screws.
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
Step 7
Screw the Eaves (No. 11) on to the
bottom of the large roof sheet, using
6x30mm screws.
Fix Roof Sheets (No. 7 & No. 8) into
postition using 30mm screws,
straight into the rafter.
Start at the bottom align the osb
sheet with the purlins.
34x30mm Screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
3
2
3
12
8
11

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Step 8
Cut Felt (No. 17) into 3 sheets and lay
onto roof as shown in diagram ensuring
there is a 50mm overhang around the
sides.
Fix using felt tacks at 100mm intervals.
120xFelt tacks.
Felt
tacks
Step 9
Use 3x30mm screws to x each Cover
Trim (No. 13).
12x30mm Screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 10
Fix Fascias (No. 14 &No. 15) using 40mm
screws. Pre drill holes to avoid splitting.
Ensure to the trap the felt between
the fascia and building.
24x40mm Screws.
Step 7
Place a Window Frame Cross (No. 9) against
the inside of each window. Position
the frame centrally to the window
and x using 4x20mm screws per frame.
Place the Wooden Door Handle (No. 19) on
the outside of the door and use a
60mm screw from the inside to secure.
Pre drill hole rst to avoid splitting.
On the inside of the door opening x
the Ply Triangle (No. 16) door stop to
the bottom left corner using 3x20mm screws.
Fix two Window Shutters (No. 10) to each
window side with 4x30mm screws,
x through the building cladding into
the window shutters.
23x20mm Screws
24x30mm Screws
1x60mm Screws
20mm
screw
30mm
screw
60mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
13
13
19
16
10
9

It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood
treatment immediately after the building
has been assembled.
AFTER TREATMENT:
score around protective
cover on glazing and
carefuly peel
covering back
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Please retain product label and instructions for future reference